Overall score
Junortoun
56.4/100
Strathfieldsaye
64.0/100
Junortoun vs Strathfieldsaye, VIC Suburb Comparison
Junortoun for families; Strathfieldsaye for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
JunortounStrathfieldsaye
Crime rate
Junortoun
15.9 / 1k
Strathfieldsaye
21.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Junortoun
31
Strathfieldsaye
105
Population
Junortoun
3,862
Strathfieldsaye
6,850
Metric leadJunortoun 2Strathfieldsaye 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesStrathfieldsaye
- Best for familiesJunortoun
- Best for best valueStrathfieldsaye
- Best for best schoolsStrathfieldsaye
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Junortoun | Strathfieldsaye |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 52.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 21.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 46 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 78.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 58 |
| Green cover | 19.9% | 30.5% |
| Population | 3,862 | 6,850 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Junortoun is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Strathfieldsaye is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Junortoun pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Strathfieldsaye is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Strathfieldsaye, while Junortoun remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.